Kassadin vs Anivia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kassadin vs Anivia

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Kassadin is a scaling assassin who must survive early poke and reach level 6 to gain mobility and burst potential.
Avoid giving Anivia a passive lane to farm freely by managing wave control and respecting her zoning tools.

Trading pattern

Before level 6, trade minimally using Q shield to absorb poke; avoid fighting when Anivia's Q is up.
After level 6, use R for short, controlled trades when Anivia's stun (Q) is on cooldown and you have enough mana.
Punish Anivia if she misses her Q by quickly closing in and using your burst combo with R.

Danger windows

Pre-6 Kassadin is vulnerable to Anivia's Q stun and R zoning; avoid extended trades during this phase.
Kassadin is at risk if he uses R aggressively without mana to escape afterward.
Respect Anivia's Q cooldown; getting caught by it can lead to lethal trades.

Early game

Focus on safe last-hitting near your tower to minimize damage from Anivia's poke and zone control.
Use Q to absorb Anivia's magic poke and avoid extended trades before level 6.
Avoid pushing the wave too hard early to reduce vulnerability to Anivia's poke and potential ganks.

Power spikes

Kassadin's level 6 R grants mobility and burst, enabling short trades and escapes.
Kassadin's first completed AP item increases his damage and trading threat.
Anivia's level 6 and Lost Chapter spike her waveclear and zoning, making it harder to engage safely.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure and reach level 6 to unlock R mobility for aggressive short trades.
Use R to flank or side pressure once you have mobility, punishing Anivia's immobility and lack of escape.
Exploit Anivia's slow and reliance on skillshots by dodging Q and engaging when her key abilities are down.